Laborer, Construction, Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: St. Louis

## Laborer- CDL Required
*** Now Hiring:
Laborer – Underground Utility Construction | Selcon Construction
*** Selcon Construction is hiring Laborers to support underground utility construction crews. This role is hands-on, physical, and outdoors. Laborers will assist Equipment Operators and Foremen with site prep, trenching, excavation support, utility installation, spotting, back filling, cleanup, and general crew support.

This is a traveling role. Candidates must be comfortable working out of town for 2–3 weeks at a time depending on project location and business need.
* Position:
Laborer – Underground Utility Construction

* Location:

Traveling / project-based

* Schedule:

Project-based schedule, overtime and weekends may be required
* Travel:
Required, 2–3 weeks out at a time
* Per Diem:
Based on company policy

* Supervisory Responsibilities:

None
**
* Key Responsibilities:

**** Assist with construction site setup, cleanup, barricades, tools, materials, and equipment
* Load, unload, organize, and move tools, pipe, conduit, cable, and jobsite materials
* Assist with trenching, excavation, back filling, compacting, and general ground support
* Spot for equipment operators and help protect existing underground utilities
* Assist with placing pipe, conduit, cable, and other underground utility materials
* Set up and support trench boxes, shoring, traffic control, and other jobsite safety measures
* Operate hand tools, power tools, tampers, jackhammers, and other small equipment as needed
* Wash, clean, and help maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
* Report damaged tools, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues to supervisors
* Follow OSHA, DOT, and company safety procedures at all times
* Wear required PPE and participate in jobsite safety meetings and hazard assessments
* Work closely with crew members, Foremen, Operators, and subcontractors to meet daily production goals
* Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with final site cleanup
* Follow directions and communicate clearly with the crew
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* Required Qualifications:

**** Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record, Class A CDL
* Previous construction, utility, or general labor experience preferred
* Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Ability to perform physically demanding labor for extended periods of time
* Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a crew
* Must be willing and able to travel out of town for 2–3 weeks at a time
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**** High School Diploma or GED
* OSHA 10
* Experience with trenching, pipe laying, underground utilities, or construction labor
*** Work Environment:
**** Outdoor construction work in heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, dust, and other weather conditions
* Exposure to loud equipment, moving machinery, open trenches, traffic, insects, and general jobsite hazards
* Travel required depending on project location and business need
* Overtime, weekends, and extended workdays may be required

* Physical Requirements:

* Perform continuous physical labor for 8–12 hours per day
* Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 80 lbs. unassisted
* Occasionally lift more than 80 lbs. with assistance
* Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, twist, and work on uneven terrain for most of the workday
* Work in trenches, confined areas, and tight work spaces as needed
* Climb ladders, steps, or equipment to access work areas
* Use hand tools and power tools with control and accuracy
* Perform repetitive tasks such as digging, raking, compacting, and material handling
* Drive or ride in a vehicle for extended periods when traveling to and from job sites
* Must have sufficient vision and hearing to identify hazards, read labels, follow instructions, and recognize alarms or warning signals
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